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Area Sales Manager

Location: Bristol
Salary: £42,000 + £45,000 - OTE YEAR 1 £55,000 OTE YEAR 2 £60,000+
Job Type: Permanent

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting for an Area Sales Managerr to join a leading provider of Capital Equipment. This role is ideal for experienced Area Sales Engineers, Area Sales Manager or Senior Sales Engineers with a background in selling high-precision equipment, materials testing solutions, or technical capital equipment. Covering a territory across South of England with an ideal location being around the Swindon/Reading/Oxford area, you will manage key accounts, drive new business, and provide expert technical sales support.

Job Description:

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a range of cutting-edge metrology and materials testing solutions to customers across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, manufacturing, and research sectors. You will build strong relationships with engineers, R&D professionals, and procurement teams, helping them identify the best solutions to meet their testing and measurement needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage relationships with new and existing customers within the metrology and materials testing sectors.
Identify new business opportunities and grow sales across the assigned territory.
Provide technical sales expertise, advising clients on precision testing solutions tailored to their applications.
Deliver product demonstrations and presentations to key decision-makers.
Work closely with internal teams, including technical support and product specialists, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close deals and meet sales targets.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to drive business growth.

Requirements:

Essential Experience & Qualifications:
Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within a high-precision industry.
Background in selling materials testing equipment, metrology solutions, or high-precision engineering systems.
Strong technical understanding of measurement, testing, and quality control processes.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, managing a sales territory and meeting targets.
A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on customer solutions.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
Experience in materials testing, metrology, quality assurance, or laboratory equipment sales.
Knowledge of industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application above or contact Engineering @ 365 directly.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences

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